Plenty of people already own a garnet without realising it, since it is the traditional January birthstone. This red one weighs 9.05 carats and, at 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, it is among the tougher coloured stones you can buy at this level.

What is it best for?

Rings, mostly. Its hardness lets it live on a hand, and a silver ring is a natural home for it.

Has it been treated?

Garnet is usually left as it came out of the ground, but we will tell you what we know about this particular stone if you message us on WhatsApp quoting GSN-GT-12. Independent lab testing is your choice.

Is nine carats too big?

No. It is a comfortable, noticeable weight on a ring finger without feeling oversized.

Where can I see similar stones?

The garnet category lists the other red stones in this size range, and their per-carat rates are close enough to compare directly.

How do I pay?

Cash on Delivery. Open the parcel, look at the stone, and pay only if you are happy. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1 to 2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2 to 4, and you have 7 days to return it unused. Before you choose, read our garnet guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural garnet with a weight of 9.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 10,130 — roughly Rs. 1,119 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GSN-GT-12 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

On the Mohs scale garnet rates 7 to 7.5. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy garnet from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every garnet for those three points before it is listed, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Garnet is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.